- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and solution-focused
- Work and career questions
About Matthew
Matthew Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults, teens, and veterans on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and life purpose. Sessions are described as calm and direct, with a focus on practical tools rather than abstract talk.
He trained originally in education and counseling, which influences how he structures sessions. Matthew uses straightforward, collaborative methods and emphasizes approaches that produce measurable steps. He often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused ideas to identify patterns and try small changes that add up over time.
In practice he pays attention to pace and clarity. Conversations are meant to lead to concrete coping strategies. He also notes experience supporting people affected by autism and intellectual disability and works with issues such as codependency, communication problems, commitment concerns, and isolation.
Matthew includes trauma-informed perspectives when it is relevant and adapts methods according to what helps each person most. Sessions aim to build skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and clarifying goals related to work or personal life. He describes the work as serious but not heavy, and prefers a direct style that focuses on progress.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
How Matthew integrates CBT and solution-focused work online
Matthew uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT in short, practical steps helps with anxiety, low mood, stress, and problem-solving around daily routines.He also uses solution-focused therapy, which centers on small, forward-looking changes. That approach looks for exceptions to problems and builds on what already works to move toward concrete goals like clearer communication or career steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew approaches therapy collaboratively and will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts pacing and techniques based on feedback and what produces useful results.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use phone-based check-ins when bandwidth is limited or schedule appointments around work or caregiving commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and life purpose among other topics.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that favors practical tools. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small, testable changes.
What is his background and experience?
Matthew has three years of experience and a background in education and counseling that shapes his session structure and focus on useful techniques.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.